Montgomery County · reservoir · 881 acres
Coffeen Lake
Stocked 8× since 2021 · Illinois DNR
Coffeen Lake is a reservoir in Montgomery County, Illinois, stocked with Black Crappie, Blacknose Crappie and Blue Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Illinois DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
83°
62°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
80°
66°
12 mph
54%
Sat
Drizzle
74°
67°
12 mph
80%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 11,040 | 5.5" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 11,020 | 5.5" | |
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 5,510 | 5.5" | |
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blacknose Crappie | 178,750 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 11,020 | 5.5" | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Black Crappie | 31,904 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Blacknose Crappie | 5,060 | 2" | |
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 11,020 | 5.5" | |
When does Coffeen Lake get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2021, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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All Illinois waters with black crappie → · All Illinois waters with blacknose crappie →
Nearby waters
- Rocky Ford Lakes2.4 mi
- Rocky Ford Sportsman Club North Lake2.5 mi
- McDavid Branch3.3 mi
- Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake6.4 mi
- Governor Bond Lake7.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2026
- Greenville New City Lake7.0 mi
- Dry Branch7.0 mi
- Elm Point Branch6.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Coffeen Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Coffeen Lake?+
Coffeen Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Blacknose Crappie and Blue Catfish in Montgomery County, Illinois, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Illinois DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Coffeen Lake get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2021, stocking at Coffeen Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Coffeen Lake?+
Yes — Illinois requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Coffeen Lake?+
Coffeen Lake is a reservoir in Montgomery County, Illinois. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Illinois DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.